Confidence with Color

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Foyer

Photo: Eric Piasecki

A local craftsman made the diamanté-patterned front door according to specs of architect Anik Pearson, and Katie designed the silk lanterns trimmed in velvet.Katie's Color Tip: Add interest to the front door with a moody shade of purple.

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Sunroom

Photo: Eric Piasecki

Katie saw an old tufted sofa in a photo of an English estate and had it copied in light blue, adding her own flair with trim. Patterned tiles from Morocco embellish the floor and continue the room's palette.

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Library

Photo: Eric Piasecki

Aqua walls enliven this room, and a two-tone carpet adds a textured, mazelike pattern underfoot. On the mole-colored custom sofa nestled between the built-ins, Katie added color with a pillow made from an antique Japanese textile.Katie's Color Tip: Don't be afraid to pair two vibrant shades, such as aqua and yellow, in the same room.